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Maturity Level
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Conclusions
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Check
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| 1.
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Entry
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Accepts without thought or hesitation the first existing conclusion found.
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| 2.
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Emerging
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Makes conclusions based upon minimal research and minimal reasoning, based upon a single piece of poorly documented, direct evidence.
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| 3.
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Practicing
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Makes conclusions based upon several sources found after moderate research, with reasoning and documented direct evidence, sometimes resolving contrary evidence.
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| 4.
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Proficient
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Forms conclusions “based on well-reasoned and thoroughly documented evidence gleaned from sound research.”[1]
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| 5.
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Stellar
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Additionally, publishes clear and convincing conclusions. Teaches and inspires others.
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